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Yamatane Museum of Art

3-12-36 Hiroo, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture 150-0012, Japan
+81 3-5777-8600
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Ranked #14 of 52 attractions in Shibuya
Type: Museums
Most recent review
- 11 May 2013
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Fatehpur
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32 reviews 32 reviews
17 attraction reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Great exhibit at this nice-sized museum, near Ebisu. Quiet and uncrowded, the museum has a video projection, good rest-rooms and a very nice gift shop. The exhibit is not too big, not overwhelming. In fact, I had time to look at everything, then go back for a second round to really appreciate the beautiful prints and paintings from many different... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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7 attraction reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2012 via mobile

I live in Tokyo. One of my favourite museum is Yamatane. The museum and foundation possess an extensive collection of Nihonga and organise temporary exhibits to highlight them around a theme. Every 2 or 3 months, something new to discover, at every visit at least one or two unforgettable treasures. It's a quick visit, about 1 hour, after enjoying the... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

The museum is not very big but interesting enough for fan of art to visit if you want to have a quick “insight” of Japanese paintings. I stopped by the coffee shop and loved the sweets there very much, which absolutely adds value to the whole visit.

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Tokyo, Japan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2011

Japanese paintings and prints are historically prepared with different colors and techniques. You will find influences on Western (post-) impressionists such as Vincent van Gogh and Pierre Bonnard, and their influence on Japanese paintings. This Yamatane Muesem of Art is a privately owned museum of Japanese paintings by Yamatane Shoken stocks trading company. The have a good collection, but because... More

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所沢
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013 via mobile
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012
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